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The latest swine flu information, plus prevention and treatment, travel advice and what action the government is taking.
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Roche’s Tamiflu Not Proven to Cut Flu Complications
The effectiveness of Roche Holding AG’s Tamiflu in treating flu complications in healthy adults can’t be determined because the Swiss drugmaker wouldn’t supply data from eight studies, an independent research group said. The exclusi...
Flu vaccine clinic turnout lower than expected
Kyle Kelley of West Roxbury put on a brave face as a public health nurse wiped a spot on his arm and gave him a quick shot of the H1N1 vaccine.“Good boy’’ said his mother, Tracey, patting his back as her other two children watched in amazement....
Swine flu scare tightens borders around Ukraine
LVIV, Ukraine — Russia and Slovakia tightened their borders with Ukraine on Tuesday as the World Health Organization began investigating a suspected swine flu outbreak.The death toll from flu has climbed to 71 since the outbreak struck last week in...
H1N1 vaccine received, clinics set
The shipment included 500 doses of the H1N1 injectable vaccine and 1,500 doses of the nasal spray (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine -LAIV).Clinics have been scheduled for health care workers and first responders starting on Tuesday, Oct. 20.The Winn...
Illness, death and the impact of the H1N1 pandemic will differ dramatically from country to country
Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said Tuesday that this disparity is because the pandemic is spreading in a world where differences in health status, in access to care, in quality of that care, and in resources fo...
Generic vs. Brand Name Pills (Ask Dr. Laura Berman)
Q: I recently went to a new pharmacy to fill my birth control prescription, and they gave me a pack of pills I've never used before. The pharmacist told me it was a generic, and it was the same as the brand name, but when I called my gynecologist, sh...

